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NX53 NPJ

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

43,787 mi
Last recorded43,787 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX53 NPJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2019 43,787 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 43,787 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2018

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 May 2018

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 43,068 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 42,728 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 41,006 miles

Nearside front brake pipe corroded

Nearside front tyre worn to 3mm

Offside front tyre worn to 2.5mm

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 4 Nov 2014 41,001 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside front brake pipe corroded

Nearside front tyre worn to 3mm

Offside front tyre worn to 2.5mm

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Oct 2013 37,427 miles

Both rear tyres slioghtly perished on sidewalls

Fuel cap seal perished

Nearside front brake pipe corroded

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 Oct 2012 33,856 miles

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

n/s/f brake pipe corroded

o/s seatbelt is twisted

o/s/r tyre perished,splitting and has a cut in the tread

vehicle under body covered with plastic-hard to fully inspect

Fail 30 Oct 2012 33,856 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

n/s/f brake pipe corroded

o/s seatbelt is twisted

o/s/r tyre perished,splitting and has a cut in the tread

vehicle under body covered with plastic-hard to fully inspect

Pass 4 Nov 2011 31,101 miles

Nearside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 2 Nov 2010 27,875 miles

Nearside front tyre worn to 3mm & perished

Nearside rear tyre has a nail in

Offside front tyre worn to 2mm & perished & badly worn on inner edge

Offside rear tyre has cuts in tread

Rear number plate starting to deteriate

Fail 2 Nov 2010 27,875 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front tyre worn to 3mm & perished

Nearside rear tyre has a nail in

Offside front tyre worn to 2mm & perished & badly worn on inner edge

Offside rear tyre has cuts in tread

Rear number plate starting to deteriate

Pass 9 Nov 2009 24,715 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on edges and perished

o/s/f tyre perished, worn to 3mm and wearing inside edge

o/s/r tyre perished and possibly has various punctures

Pass 26 Nov 2008 21,507 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 21,442 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2007 17,517 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 13,634 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Coupe?

Based on 282,294 MOT tests across 17,380 vehicles.

71.5%
Pass Rate
3,273
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
17,380
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 9,153
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,215
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,697
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,268
Headlamp aim too low 5,252
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NX53 NPJ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 47,556 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) City Coupe fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 9,153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NX53 NPJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) City Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Smart (mcc) City Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NX53 NPJ registered?

NX53 NPJ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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